February 19, 2013
CEH found nap mats from Target, Babies R Us, other national retailers found with chemicals that can cause cancer and other serious health problems.
• CEH Report: Naptime Nightmares? Toxic Flame Retardants Found in Day Care Nap Mats
• CEH Press Release: Naptime Nightmares? Toxic Flame Retardants Found in Day Care Nap Mats
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December 6, 2012
Independent testing commissioned by the Center for Environmental Health has revealed disturbing news for parents and families. In the mid-1970's, a harmful flame retardant chemical called chlorinated Tris (TDCPP or "Tris") was banned from use in children's pajamas, due to serious health concerns. But CEH's testing of new products for infants and young children, products purchased from major national retailers including Target, Walmart, KMart, Babies R Us and other stores, has found that Tris is still being used today, in products for young children who are at critical stages of development.
CEH is launching legal action against the companies, to pressure them to eliminate Tris and all harmful chemical flame retardants from their products, especially products for children.
• CEH Press Release: First-Ever Legal Action Targets Cancer-Causing Flame Retardant Found in Children’s Products
• More CEH articles on toxic flame retardant chemicals
• Legal Documents:
Flame Retardant Baby Products Notice 11.20.2012
Flame Retardant Baby Products Notice 12.06.2012
Flame Retardant Other Products Notice 12.06.2012